Brown hare
The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.
A scarce tree of central and southern England, in particular, the Small-leaved Lime can be found in ancient woodland. It is has sweet-smelling flowers in summer and nut-like fruits in autumn.
It's Invasive Species Week 2021! This is an annual event led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat aiming to raise awareness of invasive species and how everyone can help to stop their…
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Broadcaster and biologist in conversation with environmental campaigner, Craig Bennett
Mae’r malwod môr bach yma i’w canfod ymhlith y gwymon ar lannau creigiog o amgylch llawer o’r DU. Maent yn llawer o wahanol liwiau, o felyn llachar i frown brith!
This scarce breeding duck is a summer visitor, spending the winter in Africa. Although large flocks can be found in their wintering grounds, they are usually only seen in pairs or small groups in…
Sugar kelp is the crinkly belt like kelp that can often be found in deep rockpools on the lower shore or washed up on the beach after rough seas.
The broad-bordered bee hawk-moth does, indeed, look like a bee! A scarce moth, mainly of Central and Southern England, it feeds on the wing and can be seen during spring and summer.
The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.